CRCritically Endangered
Sturisomatichthys frenatus
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Conservation measures underway
Species recovery
Other threatened species in LORICARIIDAE
Threatened in Ecuador
Frequently asked questions
Why is Sturisomatichthys frenatus classified as Critically Endangered?
Sturisomatichthys frenatus is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Sturisomatichthys frenatus live?
Sturisomatichthys frenatus occurs in Ecuador. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Sturisomatichthys frenatus?
The main threats to Sturisomatichthys frenatus are 2.1, 3.2, and 9.3.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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